Meade County, KY

Meade County offers history, entertainment, scenery and culture and highlights all that comes with rural living but with close proximity to urban amenities. The area is abundant in recreation and fun from driving through stunning country roads, or exploring the treasures in antique shops, to hiking and fly fishing in the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area and other parks that also offer unparalleled views of the Ohio River. Meade County is a vibrant and friendly community that residents find welcoming and grow to be proud of. The community experiences a steady flow of newcomers who are connected to Fort Knox. Those relocating to Meade County find a diverse mix of housing options from the banks of the Ohio River to the county's rugged acreage in rural areas. Homes are among all sizes, styles, and price ranges.

MEADE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS

BrandenburgLocated along the Ohio River about 45 miles southwest of Louisville is Brandenburg, the county seat of Meade County. Brandenburg is a small town of around 2,100 people but has a lively and festive vibe whose residents are proud of their community and its history. The historic downtown area gives a glimpse of the past, while offering the amenities of the present.

Flaherty It's rural countryside plus its close proximity to Fort Knox is what typically draws people to the community of Flaherty. Homeowners in the area get more bang for their buck with larger, lower-priced properties available.

Doe ValleyEast of Brandenburg, the Doe Valley subdivision consists of dozens of homes and condos surrounding the sparkling 360-acre Doe Valley Lake. The gated community features a 18-hole public golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, a marina, lakefront properties and more. Residents of Doe Valley enjoy the vacation-like lifestyle all year round, but with all of the community's amenities, builders and sellers typically command higher prices.

Fort KnoxFort Knox is a U.S. Army base that spans across Hardin and Meade counties. The growth that Fort Knox has recently seen as more and more newcomers have had their jobs move to the military base has had a positive impact on Meade County. With new residents comes new business and it gives the area's surrounding Fort Knox a welcoming manner. Even if transferred somewhere else, many people who were stationed at Fort Knox at some point in their careers end up choosing Meade County as their place of retirement.